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Overview

This Arts and Crafts house with child-friendly facilities on the edge of Beer village is a great choice for cheap family holidays and school trips. For an activity break, try mackerel fishing and safe sea swimming at the nearby beach or for a real Jurassic coast holiday: fossil hunting. For walking holidays there's the nearby the South West Coastal Path. The Youth Hostel is located on the stunningly beautiful Jurassic coast, now listed as a world heritage site. It’s great for geology, rock pools and fossil hunting walking and photography.

Accommodation

The Hostel

YHA Beer has 39 beds in a selection of private and dorm rooms, one of which is en-suite. There are also camping pitches for those who love the great outdoors. The hostel is set in a light and airy country house in its own tranquil grounds on the edge of the fishing village of Beer, on the Jurassic Coast. Many of the features in the hostel are original including the parquet flooring.

There is a cosy lounge where you can relax in the evenings, and a drying room where you can hang your soggy walking trousers or park your muddy boots.

The small, but perfectly formed, self-catering kitchen, just off the dining room; is fitted with three domestic ovens.

Camping

Set in the grounds of this beautiful arts and crafts house, YHA Beer offers a unique campsite on the hillside overlooking this picturesque village and even has a sea view! This small site is just metres from the main hostel building. Ideal for individual travellers, families and groups, the site is just a 10 minute stroll from the village and supplies can be purchased from the local shop - fresh fish is even available direct from the fishermen on the beach! Campers have 24 hour access to all of the hostel facilities. There are barbecue facilities on site and guests are politely asked not to bring their own BBQ equipment. Campfires and pets are strictly prohibited.

Things to do

Tourist Attractions

Pecorama Pleasure Gardens

0.5 miles

Set within beautiful gardens with the famous Beer Heights Light Railway and fascinating exhibition of model railways.

Cycling

Watersports

Hire a traditional wooden motor boat off Beer beach for mackerel fishing, angling or just a trip around the bay.

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Food & Drink

YHA Beer offers a hot and cold buffet breakfast to fuel you up for your busy day and delicious home cooked meals in its restaurant from 6pm. There is also a fully licensed bar with local beers and ciders.

This hostel offers the YHA Supper Club menu. This is a three course meal served at a set time and sold at a set price. Guests in the Youth Hostel will have the opportunity to all sit around the table together and share stories with their fellow travellers - this is the authentic hostelling experience!

Need to Know

Towels are not supplied. They are available to hire from reception for £2 (+ £5 deposit) or please bring your own. Bedding is supplied.

Parking

Free parking is available at the hostel for up to 10 cars. We recommend car-sharing or using public transport wherever possible as parking can be limited during busy times. The driveway is steep and narrow with a hairpin turn half way up. Please note the parking directions on the car park notice board to allow access for emergency vehicles. The car park is lit throughout the night.

Pets

Pets are not permitted at YHA Beer. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Payment accepted online

Yes

Hostel closing times

There is 24 hour access to the hostel after you have checked in.

Maps & Directions

Address

Bovey Combe, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3LL

How to get here

From A3052. At Hangman’s cross turn to Beer onto B3174. At the end turn left towards Branscombe, then follow the sign.

Volunteering

Meet the Manager

Manager recommends: Families or school parties can go on a guided fossil tour and learn about the spectacular Jurassic coast, which has some stunning scenery for a walking holiday. Be sure to taste one of a selection of award winning locally produced ales or cider, or try them all!

Accessibility

At YHA Beer we strive to cater for everybody. Unfortunately none of our bedrooms or bathrooms meets modern standards of accessibility.